Star

“Master, what’s a nymph?”

I couldn’t hold back my curiosity and asked the master.

The master, who had been elegantly holding a teacup, paused for a moment and slightly tilted their head.

“Hmm? I don’t know much about it either.”

…?

The master’s response was surprisingly nonchalant.

Placing the teacup back on the saucer, the master shrugged.

“I just heard they were extinct or something.”

Uh…

The master spoke as if it were a deeply significant story…

Mmm…

The master usually didn’t act like this.

Before, every word carried depth and seriousness, but now…

What’s going on?

Could it be… the contagious fool disease from Michel’s pollen?

Ahhh!

That can’t be!

Loving someone and resembling them is just something from romance novels!

The master loves me and is becoming like me!

“Well, if that’s the case, the Chief might be the only existing nymph.”

Ryandel’s calm voice brought me back from my chaotic thoughts.

“But there’s an interesting rumor about the Chief.”

Huh?

What is it?

“They say that on nights when the moon is full, the Chief disappears. No one has seen them on those days.”

…?

A werewolf or something?

Suddenly transforming and hiding?

“Is that a trait of nymphs?”

The master asked with genuine curiosity.

The master’s silver eyebrows slightly rose, showing genuine interest.

“It’s just a rumor, so it’s not certain. It could be something trivial.”

Ryandel bowed slightly, downplaying its importance.

“Any other interesting rumors?”

I tried to probe further, but Ryandel shook his head.

“No, everyone says the Chief is an amazing person. The students also love them.”

Mmm…

I’ll have to meet them myself to know.

Glancing at a corner, Rote was still deep in thought, unmoving.

Indeed…

Choosing a profession requires careful consideration.

“Haaam…”

At that moment, Levi yawned, looking tired.

She quickly lowered her head, looking embarrassed.

“Sorry…”

Looking out the window, the moon was already high in the sky.

The silver moonlight gently illuminated the parlor through the crystal windows.

“Shall we rest now.”

The master elegantly stood up and spoke.

Hehe!

I should sleep with the master!

But, unexpectedly, the master was heading towards the entrance of the lair, not the bedroom.

“Oh? Master, aren’t you sleeping?”

“Yes, I probably won’t sleep for at least ten years.”

Ahh…

The master has always been the type to sleep a lot…

Kyaak!

The trauma of waiting for the master is so bitter!

“Rico, are you not sleeping?”

I don’t need much sleep either!

I should go on a midnight stroll with the master!

“I won’t sleep either…”

“Ew, no! Sleep with me!”

Then, Cecile happily jumped onto my leg, laughing.

Her ruby-like eyes sparkled with excitement.

Uh…

The master smiled softly and approached us.

“Huh… sleep well, both of you.”

Chuchu!

The master gave me a goodnight kiss on the forehead! Or rather, a peck!

Nya!

It’s so lovely!

The cool lips on my forehead warmed my whole body.

Wait a second!

If the master does this, it’s unfair to say I won’t sleep!

Meanwhile, the master was already walking far down the corridor.

Tsk…

Well…

I’ll sleep with Cecile tonight…

“Cecile, let’s go to sleep…”

“Yes!”

Cecile bounced up and down happily.

Her small hand waving in celebration was so cute.

It was a good decision to choose her.

Right.

I can spend time with the master anytime, but Cecile won’t show me these adorable moments once she grows up.

Suddenly, I imagined Cecile as a teenager…

Becoming rebellious during puberty…

“Mom! I’m hungry! Transform into a flower!”

“Mmm…”

Cecile roughly tears off my flower petals…

Munch munch!

“Hmph… you’re not even the ruler of the labyrinth, just a pathetic human. Why not stay as a flower? I can eat you whenever I’m bored.”

“No!”

The horrifying future made me cry out.

“Yes?”

Cecile looked up at me with a puzzled expression.

Her big eyes were full of curiosity.

“Cecile, do you like Mommy in flower form or human form…?”

I asked cautiously.

If she really likes the flower form better…

“Human form!”

Cecile answered without hesitation.

Phew…

Thank goodness…

Why, though?

“Why do you like human form?”

“Because I can hug you! And get kisses!”

Cecile smiled happily and hugged me tightly.

Her small arms around my waist felt so warm.

Suspecting an angel…

Cecile won’t go through puberty!

“Let’s go to bed!”

Holding Cecile’s warm hand, we climbed the marble stairs one step at a time.

Cecile’s small feet pattered as she jumped up each step, and her cute movements made me keep glancing at her.

As soon as we entered my room, the Auto Outfit Equip feature transformed my dress into a soft negligee.

“Wow! Mommy’s clothes keep changing!”

Cecile found it fascinating and touched my dress.

“Hehe! This is what I wear when I sleep! Let’s go to bed!”

Snuggling into the plush bed and under the cozy blanket, Cecile jumped into my arms.

“Hehe! So soft!”

Cecile wiggled around under the blanket, enjoying herself.

Her small body felt warm in my embrace.

Meanwhile, Rote, who had been floating in the air, remained still, deep in thought.

“Mommy, tell me a story!”

Cecile looked up at me with sparkling eyes.

Her expression was full of anticipation.

Hmm…

Lying down and chatting before sleep is the norm, but how did Cecile figure it out?

Is it instinct?

Does everyone naturally know to chat before sleep?

What story should I tell her?

Since we’ve been together almost all the time in this world, there aren’t many new stories to share.

Maybe I’ll tell her about my past life?

Though it’s a taboo to talk about past lives in this world, Cecile is just a baby, so it might be okay!

“Cecile, there’s a planet called Earth that Mommy visited!”

“Yes? Jigyu? Haseong?”

Cecile tilted her head.

“It’s a star!”

Explaining that it’s not a star would take a while.

“Wow! Jigyu star!”

Cecile’s eyes sparkled with excitement.

She clasped her hands together, pretending to look at the stars.

Just then, Rote quietly descended and sat on the bed.

She seemed interested in the story, putting her deep thoughts aside for a moment.

“On Earth, there are things called cars that people ride in…”

“Cars?”

“Well… they’re like carriages for people, but made of metal and very fast.”

“Cool! As fast as Glacia?”

Cecile thought of Glacia and sparkled.

Mmm…

Glacia does run fast when chasing my nectar, but not as fast as F1 race cars.

Perhaps this is a bit extreme…

“Some cars are faster than Glacia, and some are slower! But even the slower ones are much faster than horses!”

“Wow! I want to ride one!”

“And there are things called TVs and smartphones that let you see people far away…”

“Teevee? Smart phone?”

Cecile struggled to pronounce the difficult words, and it was incredibly cute.

This pronunciation is adorable; I wish it would last forever…

“Well… they’re like magic mirrors. You can watch people singing and dancing in them.”

Rote suddenly sparkled and rolled in front of me.

She seemed interested in the mention of songs and dances.

“And on Earth, there are places called schools…”

I continued telling her about Earth for a while.

About airplanes, skyscrapers, cities, and the history I knew.

Cecile was initially excited and asked many questions, but as the story went on, her voice grew softer.

Her small body nestled deeper into my arms, and her eyelids began to droop.

“Jigyu star… want to see…”

Cecile murmured drowsily in my arms.

“Yes… a little more…”

Cecile struggled against sleep, clutching my clothes tightly.

Her small fists were clenched, but her body had already surrendered to sleep.

“On Earth… what did Mommy do…?”

“Mommy… fought to protect many worlds that exist on Earth…”

Yes…

I played many roles-Commander, Summoner, Teacher, Archenemy, Cult Leader, Doctor, Admiral, Pioneer, Traveler-protecting various worlds.

“Mommy is amazing…”

“Huh-huh…”

Cecile’s sincere admiration pricked my conscience, but it’s the truth!

“Hua… hua…”

Soon, cute sleep talk could be heard.

Cecile’s small hand tightly gripped my clothes.

As if even in sleep, she wouldn’t let go of her great mother.

Rote was also resting quietly at the edge of the bed.

Her small body sparkled softly in the moonlight.

Actually, this is the first time I’ve seen Rote sleep.

She does sleep, after all.

Gently stroking Cecile’s soft hair, the moonlight through the window softly illuminated her face.

Cute…

Telling Earth stories made me a bit homesick, but this world with Verle and the master is much better!

Next time, I’ll definitely sleep with the master!

Watching Cecile sleep warmly in my arms, I quietly closed my eyes too.